They cancel all sporting events in Cuba for the blackouts

Cuba canceled all sports events scheduled for this weekend in the middle of an energy crisis that has left more than half of the country in the dark several days.

An official note indicates that «when the conditions allow», the activities will be reprogrammed, without offering more details.

The authorities They suspended labor classes and activities From Friday after two days of blackouts of more than 20 hours in most of the country.

The Ministry of Labor indicated in a statement that the provision has «the objective of contributing to the necessary saving of electricity consumption» and «mitigating the effects on the population.»

The National Electrical System (SEN) has been going through a crisis for years. At the end of 2024 the National Energy System collapsed three times, causing general leaflets in the country.

Officials say that the fundamental reasons are breakdowns in the largest thermoelectric plants and fuel shortage to operate distributed plants.

This Saturday, according to official figures, the generation deficit exceeds 1,400 MW. There are three broken blocks in Santa Cruz and Felton thermoelectric plants and four other units of the Santa Cruz CTE, Cienfuegos and I rented in maintenance.

Given the critical situation, the United States embassy in Havana He warned to its citizens.

«Many large businesses, hotels, hospitals and institutions use generators during electrical interruptions. However, they may not maintain their services if prolonged interruption occurs, since fuel availability remains irregular,» said the consular headquarters In a statement.